Jen Shyu

Jen Shyu is a multi-talented vocalist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and dancer known for her adventurous, boundary-pushing approach to music and performance. A true polymath in the avant-garde jazz and experimental music scenes, she weaves together influences from traditional music cultures around the world—particularly from East and Southeast Asia—into deeply personal and innovative compositions. Fluent in multiple languages and instruments, Jen draws from years of fieldwork in countries like Taiwan, Indonesia, and East Timor, and integrates these experiences with jazz improvisation, contemporary classical, and theatrical storytelling.

She's released several critically acclaimed albums, including “Jade Tongue,” “Phone of the Wind,” and “For Now,” often blending her expressive vocals with instruments like the Taiwanese moon lute, the piano, and Indonesian gamelan. Jen is also known for her solo theatrical works, which combine music, movement, and narrative in powerful, genre-defying performances. Her rich, interdisciplinary artistry continues to earn her recognition as a fearless innovator and one of the leading voices in contemporary experimental music.